The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 31,300
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17) VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 14.3 cm shorter, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1429
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
1811
2031
1476
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
1832
2083
1811 mm
Width
1832 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2083 mm
1429 mm
Height
1476 mm
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
2810
4624
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)
2786
4767
4624 mm
Length
4767 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2786 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2020 kg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.67 %
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT (14 - 17)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
F30
Generation
B8
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 bhp
148 bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
250 NM
340 NM
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

 REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.97 kg/bhp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
8.84 kg/bhp
9.97 kg/bhp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
67 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
67 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
58 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
976 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
976 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
86.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
586 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data